J083--building 143 dietetics flooring renovations service

Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks quotes for flooring renovation work at Building 143 Dietetics Department, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, with offers due August 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT and questions due August 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM. This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Place of performance is Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The work entails installing a Sherwin-Williams Poly-Crete SLB seamless cementitious urethane flooring system with integral 6-inch cove base across approximately 9,000 square feet within the Dietetics Department. The scope includes substrate preparation and grinding to achieve CSP 3-4 profile, moisture testing, manufacturer-specified installation, quality control inspections, equipment disconnect and reconnect for all kitchen equipment, infection control and dust mitigation planning, and delivery of manufacturer warranty and maintenance documentation. All labor, materials, supervision, equipment, and tools are contractor-provided. The period of performance is 365 days from Notice to Proceed, on a firm-fixed-price basis.

The contract value is $19 million. NAICS code 238330 applies (Flooring Contractors). Wage Determination 2015-4609 governs prevailing wage rates for Alabama counties including Tuscaloosa. SDVOSB subcontracting limitations are 75% for special trade construction. Contractors must obtain VA identification badges, comply with security and personnel vetting requirements including TB testing and OSHA certifications, and submit invoices electronically through Tungsten Network. A site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. The Contracting Officer is Joseph E. Horn.